A warning is going out to homeowners in a New Hampshire town after a sudden surge in break-ins.

Dover police and law enforcement in surrounding towns are asking residents to help them stop the crimes.

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WMUR's Jean Mackin said there have been four break-ins in Dover in 48 hours, and police said they are concerned.

Police said the burglary spree started on Tuesday, and by Thursday homes on Blackwater, Glen Hill and Watson roads, along with Spruce Lane, had all been hit.

The break-ins are scattered in neighborhoods on the outskirts of town, and police said the incidents all happened while the residents were at work and school.

Police said the thieves are targeting jewelry and prescription medications, adding that gold in particular is easy for burglars to turn into cash. Police don't know if all the houses were hit by the same burglar or burglars.

Police hope citizens will help them by keeping an eye on their neighbors' homes and calling police if they see anything. They reminded residents to keep their doors and windows locked and to report anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

Dover police said there have been similar reports from surrounding communities, so they are teaming up with other departments to share information.